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Grilled Tropical Shrimp
Yield: Makes 2 servings
Ingredients:
1/4
cup barbecue sauce
2
tablespoons pineapple juice or orange juice
10
ounces medium shrimp in shells
2
medium firm nectarines
1
yellow onion, cut into 8 wedges, or 6 green onions, cut into 2-inch lengths
Preparation:
1.
Stir together barbecue sauce and pineapple juice. Set aside.
2.
Peel and devein shrimp. Cut each nectarine into 6 wedges. Thread shrimp, nectarines and onion wedges onto 4 long metal skewers.
3.
Spray grill grid with nonstick cooking spray. Prepare grill for direct grilling. Grill skewers over medium coals 4 to 5 minutes or until shrimp are opaque, turning once and brushing frequently with barbecue sauce.
Tip
Although shrimp are high in cholesterol, they are naturally low in total fat and saturated fat, making them a good choice for healthy eating.
Nutritional Information:
| Serving Size: | |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 30 g |
| Cholesterol | 217 mg |
| Saturated Fat | <1 g |
| Total Fat | 2 g |
| Calories from Fat | 7 % |
| Calories | 232 |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Sodium | 712 mg |
Dietary Exchange:
| Meat | 2-1/2 |
| Fruit | 1-1/2 |
This recipe appears in:
Island
